DUBAI – A look ahead to the major events of Saturday 29 January at Expo 2020 Dubai
Australia National Day
• 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
Australia Bespoke Show
• Indigenous dance troupe performance for Australia’s National Day
• 1830-1850, Al Wasl Plaza
Australia National Day celebrations
• Australian National Day concert featuring Baker Boy, Mitch Tambo, indigenous dancers and the Pacific Family dance group
• 2100, Australia Pavilion
Health and Wellness Week – Day 3
Cultures in Conversation | Practices of Care and Commoning
• An event examining what we mean by the practice of care and how ‘caring’ for someone is seen differently around the world
• 1630-1800, DP World Atrium
Other activities
Presentations of Inbuild.Online and Qazaqedu.com start-ups
• The Kazakhstan Pavilion will host presentations of two start-ups, Inbuild.Online and Qazaqedu.com, in TED format:
o Inbuild.Online is a mobile application and portal that provides users with access to all construction resources in Kazakhstan, allowing them to find construction specialists, as well as materials, equipment and transportation suppliers
o Qazaqedu.com is a distance learning platform that allows children to access various digital art skills and training
• 1400, Kazakhstan Pavilion
Csik Band
• The most popular performers of Hungarian folk music for three decades, this multiple award-winning band cleverly combine various elements of Hungarian folk music, pop, rock and world music into its own unique style
• 1730-1830, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Jerome Deligero – Music Performance
• Jerome Deligero is a Dubai singer-songwriter producing and writing lush guitar-driven indie-pop. His writing is a unique blend of hope and questioning
• 1930-2020, Jubilee Stage
Jacob Collier – Music Performance
• Enjoy the amazing talent of this young musician – the first British artist to receive a Grammy Award for each of his first four albums. This success has led to musical collaborators and fans, including Coldplay and Ty Dolla $ign
• 2100-2230, Jubilee Stage
Morello Twins – Music Performance
• Don’t miss this emerging electronic music duo from the Netherlands who have been electrifying listeners across the globe with their future house
• 2300–0030, Jubilee Stage
30 JANUARY
Armenia National Day
• 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
Armenian State Symphony Orchestra – “Khachaturian Jazz”
• The orchestra performs more than 50 concerts annually, with a rich and multifarious repertoire covering multiple musical genres and performance formats
• 1600-1700, Al Wasl Stage
‘Olympicos’ Animated movie
• Enjoy a knock-out family film: the Armenian King Varazdat embarks on an exciting journey to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games
• 1900, Opportunity Forum
Armenian Colours
• Enjoy a lively and colourful performance of Armenian ethnic and contemporary dance, music and beautiful singing
• 2000-2040, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Health and Wellness Week – Day 4
World Majlis | Healthier World, Healthier People: Designing Spaces that Heal our Planet
• Thought-leaders, visionaries and changemakers consider the health risks associated with humans and nature’s increasing proximity, and ask how we can design and build resilient spaces that coexist with nature
• 1600-1800, Terra Auditorium
Other activities
Alira
• Emirati hitmaker Alira will take the audience through a stunning, multi-layered choreography supported by scores of performers and giant wings. We Are One is Alira’s original composition, inspired by Expo 2020 Dubai and comes after he released his first single Take Flight
• 1845-1900, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
31 JANUARY
Israel National Day
• 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
New Zealand National Day
• 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
Health & Wellness Week – Day 5
Health in the Urban Space
• In this panel discussion, experts from the Swiss School of Public Health Network (SSPH+) discuss the public health challenges and opportunities in urban areas
• 1200–1500, Swiss Pavilion
The Next Wave: Preventing and Preparing to Beat the Next Pandemic
• The topics will range from spotlighting the undeniable link between human and animal health to strengthening the resilience of health systems in the face of future pandemics
• 1400-1600, Terra Auditorium
Expo Live Impact Series | Keeping it Simple, Saving Lives
• A panel discussion addressing the importance of clean instruments, and how something so simple can prevent diseases and save lives
• Speakers include Expo Live grantees:
o Zubaida Bai, Founder at Ayzh Health from India
o Saji Zagha, Co-Founder at Noor Medical from Germany
• 1600-1645, The Hub at The Good Place by Expo Live
Women’s World Majlis | Women on the Frontline or the Line of Fire?
• This event focuses on the way that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted existing gender inequalities in healthcare professions, as well as the acute challenges of being a frontline female healthcare worker
• 1500-1630, Women’s Pavilion
Other activities
United Nations Walk for the Oceans
• Join a ‘Walk for the Oceans’ organised by the United Nations to raise awareness of the growing pressures put on the oceans, and hear the solutions to fight them by putting sustainability at the heart of ocean management
• Speakers include:
o Maher Nasser, Director of Outreach in the UN Department of Global Communications and Commissioner General of the UN at Expo 2020 Dubai
• Walk will end at the Norway Pavilion with the unveiling of the “Scream4Ocean” film and Ocean show
• 0900-1040, #UNHub
Outlier Series | Women and Sustainability: Four Perspectives of Architecture, Design, Education and Corporations
• Join a panel discussion on the role of women in tackling the challenge of sustainability from four different approaches in the fields of Architecture, Design, Education and Corporations
• 1030-1230, Women’s Pavilion
Croatia Inspiring Champions: Press Conference
• Join a press conference presenting the CROATIA INSPIRING CHAMPIONS Programme, in the presence of Croatian international sports legends Martin and Valent Sinković (rowing), Sandra Perković (athletics), Blanka Vlašić (former high jumper), Mirza Džomba (former handball player), Gordan Giriček (former basketball player), Ivan Ljubičić (former tennis player) and Stipe Pletikosa (former football goalkeeper)
• Please register via press@croatiaexpo2020.com
• 1030, Croatia Pavilion
Croatia Inspiring Champions
• Join us at the multi-sport event and meet Croatian sports legends
• 1700-2030, Sports Fitness & Wellbeing Hub
Sounds of Aotearoa – Sol3 Mio
• Enjoy opera music with a twist. Sol3 Mio is an operatic pop vocal trio from New Zealand. Its Samoan-descended brothers Pene and Amitai Pati, both tenors, sing with their baritone cousin Moses Mackay
• 1800-1845, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Eugenia, Tania and Guadalupe Concert
• Three Mexican singers who are considered to be among the best voices and most-loved performers in their region
• 1800-2000, Jubilee Stage
Sounds of Aotearoa – Six60
• Hit the dance floor to the sound of Six60, NZ’s most exciting musical talent – a fresh fusion of roots, reggae, hip-hop, dubstep and drum & bass
• 2130-2300, Jubilee Stage
1 FEBRUARY
Rwanda National Day
• 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
Health & Wellness Week – Day 6
Health & Wellness Business Forum
• This forum will highlight and showcase business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies and progress achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners relevant to the health and wellness sector
• Welcome address by HE Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce (UAE)
• 0800-1600, Dubai Exhibition Centre
Dignified Storytelling Unlocking the Mind
• Dignified Storytelling presents a session titled Unlocking the Mind to help participants revisit the significance of maintaining mental health to achieve optimal physical health
• Speakers:
o Edyta Satchell, Founder & CEO, Satchelle Global Wellness
o Dr Christine Kritzas, Psychologist and Education Director, Lighthouse Arabia
• 0930-1130, Poland Pavilion
Business Forum | Opportunities in Health and Wellness
• Highlighting business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies and progress achieved by the UAE, participating countries and Expo Partners relevant to Health & Wellness
• 1500-1800, The NEXUS South
Morocco’s Action Plan & Innovations in Response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• A timely conference that will present the latest medical innovations that have helped to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also look at logistics initiatives and highlight the success of the national vaccination campaign against COVID-19
• 1200-1400, Terra Auditorium
Expo Live Meet the Innovator – GICMED
• Meet Conrad Tonku, Founder, GICMED. GICMED, from Cameroon, aims to reduce breast/cervical cancer death rates in underserved communities via an innovative platform and smartphone digital microscopy system giving women access to screenings and diagnosis
• 1330-1400, The Good Place by Expo Live
Expo Live Meet the Innovator – MOBicure
• Meet Emmanuel Owobu, Co-Founder, MOBicure. MOBicure, from Nigeria, encourages women to be active participants in their health and provides mobile technology solutions to help solve pressing health issues in Nigeria and other countries
• 1430-1500, The Good Place by Expo Live
Expo Live Impact Series: Access to Treatment Everywhere
• Join a panel discussion that showcases a community-led service delivery in healthcare. It highlights how technology, along with awareness, can ensure that even in the most remote areas, people have access to treatment
• 1600-1700, The Good Place by Expo Live
World Majlis | At the Speed of Life: Faster and Safer Medical Innovations
• Thought-leaders, visionaries and changemakers ask what lessons have been learned during the COVID-19 pandemic on how to accelerate medical innovations while ensuring their safety, and the implications for future pandemics
• 1600-1800, Terra Auditorium
WHO-Europe Special Event: COVID-19 Pandemic
• WHO offers an open attendance to the monthly meeting of the High Level Expert Group on COVID-19 in the European Region
• 1700-1900, Switzerland Pavilion
Other Events
Technology and Crafts – Interpretation of Crafts Through Technology
• Panel discussion followed by a private tour of MENASA and light bites
• Panellists:
o Salama Al Shamsi, Director, Qasr Al Hosn
o Mohamed Maktab, Co-Founder, Iwan Maktabi
o Edouard Cabay, Architect/Artist, Machinic Protocols
o Carmelo Zappullaphd, Architect/Owner, External Reference
• Limited Capacity – confirmation to MENASA@expo2020.ae
• 1100-1200, 2020 Club by Emaar
Visions and Journeys
• A series of inspirational and educational discussions tackling gender stereotypes, as we move towards a gender-equal future. Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO, Development Bank of Rwanda, will attend the session
• 1400-1500, Women’s Pavilion
Syren Modern Dance
• SYREN Modern Dance and Astrophysicist Paul M Sutter collaborate to create “Ticktock”, a dance that uses narrative sequences and highly physical movement to explore the nature of time the arrow of time, and our human experiences of perception and memory
• 1530-1630 and 1730-1830, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Ngāti Rānana Kapa Haka Performance
• Ngāti Rānana will delight, entertain and educate crowds about New Zealand’s Māori culture and Te Ao Māori, the Māori world with their kapa haka performances at Expo’s Earth Stage
• 1630-1700 and 1830-1900, Earth Stage
Accademia del Piacere: Rediscovering Spain
• In 2016, the Flamenco Biennial of Seville commissioned gambist Fahmi Alqhai and the flamenco singer Rocío Márquez to explore the relationship between the ancient roots of flamenco and its evolution. Enjoy the beautiful results inspired by that commission
• 1830-1945, Jubilee Stage
NZ Concert – The Royal Family
• Witness the talents of Parris Goebel, a choreographer, dancer, singer, director and actress, known for her unique style Polyswagg, which she describes as hearing, breathing and living the music, being passionate while dancing and transmitting feelings
• 1930-2100, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
2 FEBRUARY
Spain National Day
• 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
• 1400, Press Conference, Spain Pavilion
Spain Business Forum
• The Spain-UAE Business Forum’s main purpose is to strengthen the trade and economic ties between the two countries, recognising their current cooperation in traditional sectors
• 0900-1400, Dubai Exhibition Centre
Spanish National Ballet
• The Spanish National Ballet, directed by Rubén Olmo, incorporates complex choreographies including bolero, ballet and flamenco. The impeccable execution of this performance showcases the disciplines that exemplify Spanish dance
• 1900-2100, Jubilee Stage
Health & Wellness Week – Day 7
Nature’s Healing Hands | Creating Healthy Environments for Living Sustainability @ Expo 2020
• Spotlight on Expo 2020 Dubai and participating countries’ sustainability initiatives, standards and models for sustainable health and wellness practices through their pavilion content, design, programming and operations
• 1000-1300, The NEXUS North
Expo Live Meet the Innovator – Brain Trip
• Meet Jurij Dreo, Founder and CTO, Brain Trip, which provides fast and affordable dementia screening that enables early detection and treatment, enabling a better quality of life in old age
• 1330-1400, The Good Place by Expo Live
Expo Live Meet the Innovator – Health Lab
• Meet Ilze Zaharane, CEO, Health Lab, from Latvia, which is gamifying and automating early speech therapy for better engagement, faster results and increased service availability for children with speech disorders
• 1400-1430, The Good Place by Expo Live
Expo Live Meet the Innovator – OTTAA
• Meet Hector Costa, Co-Founder, OTTAA, from Argentina, whose app uses imagery and artificial intelligence to predict what a speech-impaired person wants to articulate and says it for them
• 1430-1500, The Good Place by Expo Live
Expo Live Impact Series: Giving Everyone a Voice
• This event hosts a panel discussion that highlights innovative solutions that empower individuals who suffer from speech and hearing impairments
• 1600-1700, The Good Place by Expo Live
Other Events
Outlier Series | The Nigerian Fabric and Fashion Landscape
• Join a panel-led discussion focusing on how to harness the opportunities, skills and resources within the industry to actively contribute to the social-economic development of Africa, with a key highlight on designers in this space
• 1400-1600, Women’s Pavilion
